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I have often bought plants in bloom or late in the planting season when they are pot-bound and discounted at the nursery and they have gone on to do well. You will need to carefully prune them; sometimes ruthlessly cutting back promotes excellent future growth. Adachamoun, my sister and I used to have a massive balcony garden in Ottawa and what we found about planters is that drainage is very important. Packing peanuts at the bottom of your window box or pot are good for this purpose. In our larger planters, we used 2 litre pop bottles cut in half and arranged on the bottom. Several of the magazines and books we had about container gardening said that it was perfectly okay to over-crowd and we did that - mostly with flowers. Nothing seemed to suffer from it. Depending on how the wind blows where you are (we had an L-shaped balcony and the point was at due north so the wind HOWLED), you may have to water more often. Beginning Gardeners Beware: Avoid These Easy-To-Make Mistakes Flag this comment	4/23/12 2:44 PM
ClaireNY and Kristisz, those are from Ikea. i have a long narrow space with 3 doors and it's very dark; it's also pale pink and i am NOT a pale pink person! does anyone have ideas for umbrella storage? i have an umbrella stand for my cane, umbrellas and collection of parasols that take up space under my coat rack that could be used for a small bench. Tips for Dealing with a No-Entryway Entryway Renters Solutions Flag this comment	3/15/12 6:45 PM
thanks @raysdoodle! Furnishing the Family Room: How Did Kids Alter Your Choices? Flag this comment	3/13/12 1:37 PM
when i moved from Ottawa 6 years ago, i spent a long time standing on the balcony before i left my apartment one last time. even though it was February 27th and bitterly cold in the wind whipping down from the Gatineaus, the sky was clear and the Rideau Canal was crowded with skaters. i looked out over that view that i LOVED from my 19th floor aerie with the flag atop Parliament snapping in the wind and finally tore myself away from it. i've never been back to the city. even though i've been able to become a home owner here in London (Canada) where house prices are low compared to Ottawa and Toronto, that view stays with me. Saying Farewell to a Home Flag this comment	3/13/12 1:32 PM
i was hoping that alien cushion was made from recycled sweaters... maybe it could be; i'm hopeless at knitting! Furnishing the Family Room: How Did Kids Alter Your Choices? Flag this comment	3/12/12 10:21 PM
I would love to know how to make that alien pillow! Link please???? Furnishing the Family Room: How Did Kids Alter Your Choices? Flag this comment	3/12/12 1:12 PM
Where did you get the light fixtures, please? Annette & Gustavo's Homey & Delightful California Craftsman Kitchen Kitchen Tour Flag this comment	1/31/12 10:30 AM
sounds similar to the Tolon-Tolon liqueur from Spain. i got some for xmas; it has a cinnamon-lemon flavour to it. Milk and Booze! How To Make Sweet Milk Liqueur Flag this comment	1/23/12 8:01 PM
i've spent a fair amount of money at: www.housefabric.com Upholstery Obsession: Online Sources for Home Decor Fabric Flag this comment	1/19/12 12:54 PM
i used to walk past this building on my way to work further down Argyle - nice to see the inside. (and now i'm homesick for Ottawa again!) Scott's Modern Heritage in Ottawa House Tour Flag this comment	1/15/12 10:31 AM
OMG! a home tour and the resources are familiar places! :-) i make my poor mom take me to Ikea every time i get to Toronto and i haunt Homesense and the thrift stores here in London. LOVE Lee Valley Tools! lovely home! Shannon & Dean Create a Contemporary Farmhouse House Tour Flag this comment	1/3/12 5:53 PM
my house is going to be so fashionable in 2012! it has a lot of orange in it already... :-) Pantone's Color of the Year for 2012 Flag this comment	12/8/11 2:09 PM
My uncle LOVES his "biscuits", so my sister and I always make him a big batch of shortbreads and other goodies for xmas. This year, I'm also whipping up a bunch of kolatis for my boyfriend for orthodox xmas on Jan. 7th. Best Cut-Outs & More: 10 Essential Holiday Cookie Recipes Recipe Roundup Flag this comment	12/5/11 12:26 PM
"Too bad, he is Canadian"??? snork We grow 'em right this side of the 49th! Jealousy will get you nowhere... Outfit to Home: Ryan Gosling Flag this comment	12/4/11 9:12 PM
i'll be switching out the wreath on the front door this weekend, but the tree will wait for another couple of weeks and stays up until after my "real" xmas in January. Feeling Festive or Getting Grinchy: Timing the Decorations Reader Intelligence Report Flag this comment	12/1/11 2:25 PM
i got my white tree on sale last year at Sears on December 29th and immediately put it up because i also celebrate xmas on January 7th. unlike the rooms shown above, my living room is painted orange and the tree just glows against the walls. i loaded it up with turquoise, hot pink, lime green and purple decorations. this year i got a feathered peacock from ChristmasCentral.com to use as a topper. after seeing all those, i'm impatient to get my tree up... but i'll be good and wait for December! Retro Holiday: 10 Beautiful White Christmas Trees Flag this comment	11/24/11 9:22 PM
i was at The Bay last night and picked up a couple of the canvas shopping totes to give as gifts. very affordable! Classic Canadian Design, Translated: Hudson's Bay Blanket Flag this comment	11/16/11 8:31 PM
my favourite entry this year! Wayne's "Warm Retro" Room Flag this comment	11/14/11 4:30 PM
Envy, envy, envy... LOL! An Italophile Couple's Cozy Vermont Cottage House Beautiful Flag this comment	11/8/11 6:47 PM
Alas, I live in a small Canadian city where the nearest Ikea and/or Crate & Barrell are 90 minutes away (or more should I choose to go to Detroit). And bargain booze is non-existent on this side of the border... :-( Cocktail Party on a Budget: Cheap Supplies, Booze & Music Flag this comment	11/8/11 1:12 PM